Rivals (2024)

TV-MA

Drama

Overview

It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?

StatusReturning Series

TypeScripted

Original LanguageEnglish

Network

Seasons

Season 1

2024 | 8 Episodes

Season 1 of Rivals premiered on October 17, 2024

Season 2

2026 | 4 Episodes

Season 2 of Rivals premiered on May 15, 2026

The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.